WWE Legend Pat Patterson, 73 Confesses That He Is Gay, Wrestler Reveals Secret While On 'Legends' House'

WWE legend Pat Patterson just revealed some shocking news, he's gay. According to TMZ, Patterson has been living with in secret in the closet for the past 50 years.

So what led the 73-year-old to make the public announcement ? All MStars News can tell you is that he helped WWE ratings go up by revealing his secret on the finale of WWE Network's, Legends' House. Patterson's words were, "For once in my life I'm going to be me now."

The WWE executive explained that he's been living in the closet and keeping the news from the public eye for 5 decades. Patterson revealed that he did have a partner for roughly 40 years, but he died after suffering a heart attack.

Patterson is Vince McMahon's loyal friend, and he is also the company's first Intercontinental champion. The WWE legend helped create the Royal Rumble.

Watch the emotional video below. Patterson's fellow wrestling buddies reactions were also something to see. The legends tell him, "We love you Pat ... we always love you."